Hafez (opera)

Hafez^[1] is a two-act, Persian-language, opera by Iranian composer Behzad Abdi to a libretto by Behrouz Gharibpour. It is the second puppet opera by Abdi after the earlier Rumi (2009).^[2] The opera is based on the Persian mystic poet Hafez and the path towards preserving his writings from the hands of the Persian government.^[3]

The opera is structured into two acts, seven scenes in the first and six scenes in the second.

Recording

Hafez : Mohammad Motamedi, Hossein Alishapour, Babak Sabouri, Mohammad Zakerhossein, Ali Zandevakili, Credo Chamber Choir, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Vladimir Sirenko Naxos, DDD, 2014, 2021

References

^ "Behzad Abdi: Hafez". Classical Music. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
^ ""Rumi" opera to increase Persian culture lovers overseas: Director - Tehran Times". Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
^ "ABDI, B.: Hafez [Opera] (Motamedi, Alishapour, Sab.. - 8.660426-27 | Discover more releases from Naxos". www.naxos.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.

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[1] "Behzad Abdi: Hafez". Classical Music. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2023-08-13.

[2] ""Rumi" opera to increase Persian culture lovers overseas: Director - Tehran Times". Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-29.

[3] "ABDI, B.: Hafez [Opera] (Motamedi, Alishapour, Sab.. - 8.660426-27 | Discover more releases from Naxos". www.naxos.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.

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